Mayte Garcia's Grief: Prince's Death

0:00On April 22nd, 10 years after Prince's death on April 21st, 2016, his ex-wife Mate García opened up about the moment she heard the news. She was driving when her phone rang with the tragic update about the music legend, who passed from an accidental drug overdose at age 57. García said she barely made it home before breaking down in disbelief. They met when she was just 16 after her mom sent a table for belly dancing to Prince's team. In 2018, García joined his tour as a backup dancer and moved into Paisley Park in Minnesota. Their romance blossomed from friendship to marriage on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 1996, and lasted until 2000. The couple faced heartbreaking losses early on, welcoming a son named Amir in late 1996, who lived only six days. They started live for love charities in his memory, and García had a miscarriage two years later. Despite divorcing in 2000, she held deep love for him right up to the end.

1:00When the news hit, García couldn't even watch TV as tributes poured in worldwide. Cities lit up purple in his honor, which she found both painful and powerful at the time. That intense sadness stuck with her most. Looking back, García believes Prince would have been shocked by how much he touched fans, staying true to his humble roots. He probably just grin at the global love, humbled by his lasting impact. I'm Corey with The Story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update, AI-powered and always trending.